Italian Antipasto Salad with Sautéed Salami and Mozzarella

Ingredients

- 4 cups lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 pound salami, sliced into strips
- 8 ounces mozzarella, cubed
- 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

1. Prepare the Vegetables:
- Wash and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the shredded cabbage, sliced bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
- Slice the cucumber and add it along with the halved olives, sliced pepperoncini, and diced tomatoes.

2. Sauté the Salami:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat on the stove.
- Add the salami strips and sauté for about 4 minutes or until crispy and fragrant. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Remove salami from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess grease to be absorbed.

3. Mix the Salad:
- Add the sautéed salami and cubed mozzarella to the vegetable mixture in the bowl.
- Gently toss all ingredients to combine, ensuring the mozzarella and salami are evenly distributed.

4. Add the Finishings:
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan and torn fresh basil leaves over the salad.
- Serve the salad fresh while the salami is still warm for a delightful textural contrast.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT5M
5 minutes

Total Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Antipasto Salad, Italian Salad, Sautéed Salami, Mozzarella Salad, Lunch Salad, Quick Lunch Recipe, Italian Cuisine, Fresh Salad, Easy Lunch Salad, Basil Salad

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1,200

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